Designing how equipment is maintained — preventive, predictive, condition-based — to maximize availability at minimum cost.
How to apply maintenance strategy
- Classify equipment by criticality
- Match maintenance type to failure mode
- Track and improve availability
The #1 mistake to avoid
Preventive maintenance on everything, equally.
The metric that matters
Frequently asked questions
What is maintenance strategy?
Designing how equipment is maintained — preventive, predictive, condition-based — to maximize availability at minimum cost.
Why does maintenance strategy matter for my business?
Because it directly affects how well your business performs — get it wrong and it costs you in measurable ways. Done right, it becomes a competitive advantage.
How do I apply maintenance strategy?
Start with the practical steps: Classify equipment by criticality; Match maintenance type to failure mode; Track and improve availability. The key is to start small, measure, and expand what works.
What is the most common mistake with maintenance strategy?
Preventive maintenance on everything, equally.
IDAP Engineering Division
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